The Strengths Based Approach, also known as Asset Based Community Development, focuses on the strengths, capacities and assets of communities so that they may be architects of their own better futures.

Consistent income streams have a powerful impact on the way we work, enabling us to strengthen our commitment to helping even more women, men and children living in poverty. Donate monthly to become a Caritas Neighbour.

Major donors play an important role in supporting our work to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Caritas Australia values meaningful partnerships, and we are able to tailor different options for major donor support.

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Women for the World events have been held over the last three years, across Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Canberra, which had its first event this year. The events have proven so successful, that we are inviting women from across the country to get their friends, colleagues or family together to host their own fundraising event.

“But we also know that when women stand together, incredible things happen. Together we can make the world a better place for all women.”

Some key statistics which show the importance of standing with women, include:

Women make up approximately 55% of the world’s poor

Two-thirds of people unable to read and write are women

11.4 million women and girls work in forced labour

1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence

The money you raise through your Women for the World event, will support programs which foster women’s leadership and improve the economic and social participation of women and girls.

Your Women for the World event can be as simple as having some friends over for dinner or getting a group together for a night out. We invite anyone who cares about shining a light on the plight of women facing poverty and injustice to take part – including schools, community groups and workplaces.

Caritas Australia works with children, women and men most vulnerable to poverty through 129 programs in 29 countries globally and with First Australian communities.

Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. We are a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia, the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and the Church Agencies Network. We are endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (ABN 90 970 605 069) with charity status. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.